artha
English
editAlternative forms
edit- Artha (alternative capitalization)
Etymology
editFrom Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”).
Noun
editartha (usually uncountable, plural arthas)
- (Hinduism) One of the four aims of human life in Indian philosophy, along with dharma (righteousness), kama (desire), and moksha (liberation). The concept is variously translated, with translations including "meaning"/"purpose"/"goal" and "wealth".
Anagrams
editOld Javanese
editEtymology
editFrom Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”).
Noun
editartha
Descendants
editFurther reading
edit- "artha" in P.J. Zoetmulder with the collaboration of S.O. Robson, Old Javanese-English Dictionary. 's-Gravenhage: M. Nijhoff, 1982.